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The Vinoy Legacy Speak, They Would Speak… Well, Bark JAN/FEB 2015 St. Petersburg, FL Est. September 2004 A Bon Vivant and His Muse Bob Griendling ne can’t help being charmed by Richard Montague. He defines the term “bon vivant.” And he is clear about his approach to life over nearly a century: “When life presents an Oopportunity, take advantage of it.” His life story bears that out. As a young man with a schol- arship at stake, he entered a piano competition in high school and won a full ride to Syracuse University. Next, inspired by a Teddy Roosevelt speech, “The Strenuous Life,” Ann Goldman and Lacie (therapy dog) brighten the day for Cooper Hicks he went west to teach at Southern Idaho College of Going to the Dogs Education in Albion. While there and leading its tiny music department, he broke horses, Is Good for the Soul learned to rope, and performed Sara W. Hopkins in rodeos as “The Professor.” very two weeks, the Ronald McDonald house door bursts But, there was never an open to reveal a spunky and spirited Cavalier Spaniel named opportunity like the one ELacie who could not be happier to be there – and of course, presented to him at the Syracuse her owner, Ann Goldman, who is equally thrilled. library. Maude Nickols had just Lacie’s visits to the Ronald McDonald house are a welcome returned from a student diversion for the residents and guests, especially for the siblings teaching appointment and of sick children who remain there with their families while a didn’t know the next class sibling receives treatment. When she’s not showering her audience assignment. She approached with joy and many kisses, Lacie puts on quite a show, too. Richard because she noticed he Ann Goldman explains: “When we go in, most of the kids had the book from the class. are so excited to see her – and she’s excited to see them, too. Could he please tell her what They always say, ‘Can your dog do tricks?’ And then when I show them what she can do, ‘Can I try it?’ So I train the kids to work that assignment was? By all with Lacie. They love it.” indications that was all she At one point, the kids wanted to emulate not only the owner, Richard Montague and his late wife Maude, together for 74 years Continued on page 22 but the dog, too. As Ann tells the story, “They all lined up next to Lacie and when she would roll over, they would roll over. When she would jump, they would jump. When she would The Vinoy Legacy speak, they would speak… well, bark. It only got a little tricky when Lacie jumped through my arms as a hoop. But, the kids all tried!” Part 2: Downtown Revitalization Ann and her son, Luke, moved to the Old Northeast last Will Michaels summer from Annapolis. She worked as an art director for a media firm there, and always had an eye for interior design. Ann fell in This is the second of a two-part series on the Vinoy Renaissance Hotel. The first part told the story of love with the sense of community the Old Northeast neigh- the Vinoy’s restoration, reopening in 1992. The second part deals with the Vinoy restoration’s impact on borhood displays, especially through its porch parties, neighborly the revitalization of downtown St. Petersburg. The current era of fellowship, and many events. When she arrived in the neigh- downtown revitalization may be borhood, Ann felt right at home, but she also made it a priority divided into four phases: The to continue her volunteer work with Lacie. Events Prior to 1999; The First “The Ronald McDonald House is a good place to go – it’s one Wave of Downtown Condo- of the more upbeat places. Even so, some children are terrified miniums; A Second Wave of of dogs,” Ann says. “Some of them hide behind their moms. To Downtown Construction; and get them to not be afraid of Lacie, I hold her like a baby, and The Present Boom Period. then they can start to pet her soft fur from the back. That way they can learn that dogs can be gentle and nice without having PHASE 1: THE VINOY them in their face.” RESTORATION ERA As Ann tells the story, she pulls Lacie onto her lap and demon- he restoration of the strates. Calmly and contentedly, Lacie sits curled up in her Vinoy is credited by owner’s arms like a baby. It’s another side of the exuberant and many with being a major energetic dog. T The Historic Vinoy Renaissance St. Petersburg Resort and Golf Club. Each catalyst for the downtown year the Bank of Tampa St. Petersburg Division commissions a holiday card Cavalier King Charles Spaniels have a long history as devoted revitalization, particularly near featuring a St. Petersburg historic scene. This year’s card contains an image companions. They appear in countless portraits of nobility that the waterfront. Fred Guest, one of the Vinoy illustrated by Frank Saso. Image 2014. adorn museum walls. Competing reasons for their popularity at Continued on page 34 Courtesy of the Bank of Tampa. Continued on page 32 Page 2 January/February 2015 NORTHEAST JOURNAL ItIt StartsStarts Here.Here. OPEN HOUSE Sun., Jan. 11, 2015 2 pm PreK (3) – Grade 6 Thurs., Jan. 22, 2015 7 pm K – Grade 12 or call for your private tour 5101 First St. NE St. Petersburg, FL 33703 727-456-7511 www.CanYouBeMore.com Shorecrest teachers ensure students are ready for their futures, be it the rise from preschool to kindergarten or the journey to college. Page 4 January/February 2015 NORTHEAST JOURNAL PUBLISHER’S NOTE In Love With St. Pete Cupid’s arrows are a’flyin’ as this issue of the Northeast Journal greets 2015! Finding true love – whether it happens to be with a fellow human, a furry four-legged friend, a ‘pink lady’ down on her luck, or a ‘grand dame’ in need of a few lifts and tucks – can be an act of supreme courage and a whole lot of faith! The rewards, well, they speak for themselves. Let’s take a look. I’m not sure where to have you start because each love story is so special. The main cover article about Dr. Richard Montague and his beloved late wife, Maude, reads like a romance novel of yore. Thank goodness Dr. Montague lived in an era long before instant communication devices. With quick thinking and an impromptu plan, this wily ole fox created the opportunity to catch the girl of his dreams. And, that he did! Read about this couple and their heartwarming story of long-lasting love and companionship. Now cast your eyes on the cover story on the far right. Who wouldn’t fall in love with Lacie? She pretty much assures her own love-filled future by giving so much of it herself. Lacie, and her owner Ann Goldman, visit places where extra love is desperately needed to lift the spirits of those involved. As a trained therapy dog, Lacie is sanctioned to visit places like the Ronald McDonald House where not only those who are sick need loving attention, but confused or sad (albeit physically healthy) siblings of those who are ill look forward to the excitement and special tricks that Lacie brings wherever she goes. Love like this is simple and completely joyful! Moving further into the depths of feelings this issue offers, I honestly cried reading about the selfless love that Gina Longino and her band of temporary builders displayed. Honestly, this story captures the essence of the Northeast Journal’s mission to highlight the “good people, good places, and good things happening” in hopes of creating a ripple effect of goodness throughout the community. What about the pink lady and the grand dame? The pink lady is our very own Vinoy. It is quite clear how many men were in love with her and helped bring her back to her elegant state (see Will Michaels’s cover story). Two other men fell in love with the grand dame on 8th Avenue NE. She needed some work, as well, and these two trusting souls never gave up on her (see page 38)! True love prevails again. And, on that note, I hope love finds you in 2015, in whatever form it appears, and that you revel in its splendor. You deserve it. And then pass it on! ADVERTISE Jen in the JOURNAL Correction: Curtis Graham was the Director (as well as the Director of Photography) for his film Olobiri featured in the Nov/Dec Northeast Journal. Contact Susan at 727. 259.3149 or northeastjournal OrtHEAST OURNAL WRITERS @gmail.com N J John Gee Barbara Marshall is published bimonthly by Bob Griendling Will Michaels ASL Media, Inc., St. Petersburg FL Mary Hamilton Betty Jean Miller www.northeastjournal.org Marcia Heath Susan Rebillot PUBLISHER Sara Hopkins David H. 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